Building Positive Mental Health Habits from the Classroom Up

By the myHappymind Team; Katy Smith-Strowes, Learning Support Teacher at Sara Village School; and Dufney Botha, Assistant Principal at the British School of Dhahran

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myHappymind is the award-winning, NHS-backed mental health and wellbeing programme used in over 2,000 schools worldwide. Rooted in neuroscience and positive psychology, it helps children understand their brains, manage their emotions, and build lifelong resilience while creating calmer, happier classrooms.

The programme has shown measurable impact:

  • 100% of schools say their classrooms are calmer and happier
  • 89% report improved attendance, averaging five extra days in school per pupil each year
  • 100% say it supports pupils with SEN and SEMH needs

Mini Case Study

"ISG at Sara Village School and The British School of Dhahran are excited to be introducing myHappymind with EYFS2, KS1 and KS2 students.

We love how low-prep the programme is and that myHappymind Plus aligns seamlessly with our PSHE objectives, making it easy to integrate into our curriculum. myHappymind and myHappymind Plus align with our approach to wellbeing through positive education and restorative practices.

The onboarding process has been straightforward, and having a dedicated Customer Happiness Manager to support us gives us great confidence.

The programme’s Impact Report demonstrates the positive difference myHappymind has made in other schools, both in the UK and internationally, and we’re excited to see a similar impact upon our pupils’ mental health and overall wellbeing."

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